serotta1972 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Can't make up my mind as I really like long trains too, my 8+ cars trains - need to expand to run these properly. Not running, just admiring the trains today. I have plans of just making a train yard. The Hankyu and Keikyu Trains started of as 4 car trains thinking it was all I needed but couldn't resist. :) Edited January 8, 2017 by serotta1972 5 Link to comment
Suica Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The Hankyu and Keikyu Trains started of as 4 car trains thinking it was all I needed but couldn't resist. :) All or nothing! Link to comment
Pauljag900 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 They look pretty impressive tho buddy,longer trains really look good on a layout so long as the layout is big enough,mine is just about big enough to take 8 car units but I m happy with that. Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I need more real estate to run these - I usually don't run anything more than 6 cars except for the Hankyu and Keikyu as they are shorter cars. I once ran a 10 car E233 and it looked like it was chasing it's tail. Link to comment
Pauljag900 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yeah that's the problem on mine buddy,any bigger than 8 just does nt look right so I ve kept most of mine to 6 cars Link to comment
medusa Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Same problem here - longer than 8 cars (on the viaduct) and 10 cars (ground loop) don't fit behind the background. I really dont like the view of a train's head and tail sticking out of the hills like an eel. :( Edited January 8, 2017 by medusa 1 Link to comment
Pauljag900 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I just think the trains should be in proportion to the layout,but that s just my opinion,that said the long trains look pretty spectacular do nt they? I ve tried to keep mine in proportion to the loop they re on, Paul 1 Link to comment
ToniBabelony Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 IMHO trains should indeed match the size of the layout, or the scenery (little trains in impressive mountain settings are the best), but in the end it's all your personal world where you decide the rules. Especially on Japanese themed layouts you can be very creative and relaxed with how you approach this issue, as this is how it's done here as well. 2 Link to comment
nah00 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Depending on how you can work scenery you can 'hide' a longer train or you can bend in/dogbone curves. Speed also is a factor, when I run a 16 car Shinkansen at speed it makes my layout look a lot smaller than 16 Kokis + a locomotive. 2 Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 "I feel the need..the need for speed" - from one of my all time favorite movies, "Top Gun" :) There will most definitely be a sequel to this session as I was only able to run 6 Shinkansens. 8 Link to comment
cteno4 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 But where is the one running upside down?! Jeff 1 Link to comment
Eurostar25 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Nice looking E6 Serotta! Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 "I feel the need..the need for speed" - from one of my all time favorite movies, "Top Gun" :) There will most definitely be a sequel to this session as I was only able to run 6 Shinkansens. Beautiful! It's not everyday we get to see the E1... It's like it's being forgotten... so nice to see it again! Yes, and then you will start to want to run full consists... then combined consists... haha :) Link to comment
nah00 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 "I feel the need..the need for speed" - from one of my all time favorite movies, "Top Gun" :) IMG_3716.JPGIMG_3718.JPGIMG_3719.JPGIMG_3721.JPGIMG_3723.JPGIMG_3724.JPG IMG_3717.JPG There will most definitely be a sequel to this session as I was only able to run 6 Shinkansens. Every time I see a picture of the Hikari Rail Star I have to avoid the urge to buy it... Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 But where is the one running upside down?! Jeff Let me work on my photoshop skills and create something. Nice looking E6 Serotta! I'm still getting used to the unusual nose but it is nice. Beautiful! It's not everyday we get to see the E1... It's like it's being forgotten... so nice to see it again! Yes, and then you will start to want to run full consists... then combined consists... haha :) I love the E1 and double decker trains. And so it begins... Yes, it has. Every time I see a picture of the Hikari Rail Star I have to avoid the urge to buy it... One of the nicest Shinkansens livery wise IMHO. 1 Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 "Double your pleasure, double your fun with Doublemint gum" But in my case it's with Double Track Plate Set and a pair of Series 21000's and Series 253's. I'm loving these Double Track Plate Set and now especially with the new addition - a ready made station for the lazy wannabe modeler in me! :) 8 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 It's like double vision! Nice! :) Link to comment
cteno4 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Serotta, You're starting to slip down that slope! Jeff Link to comment
Martijn Meerts Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 "My Temporary Setups - Nothing but Trains!" And a little scenery ;) Link to comment
cteno4 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 and a little more scenery... Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Yeah, I will have revise the title of the thread. :) 1 Link to comment
serotta1972 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 So much for shorter 3-4 car trains - I got the add-on sets and now they are 6-8 car trains. The 115-300 can be a 10 car consist with the 82 and 83 added on. The 227 is awaiting the additional 2 cars. Where does this madness end. :) 6 Link to comment
Kiha66 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I see the long train bug has bitten you too! I was weak and got the add-ons for my 581 series recently, the V16 is barely big enough now! My favorite is that 115 of course, is that a tomix model? More importantly, when will we get to see a 115 shonan in the 15 car formation? :P Link to comment
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